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ISTE-C / Danielson Referencing

This blog has evolved into my professional portfolio. The following slide decks share several projects and competencies that have been aligned with, and referenced to, ISTE for Coaches professional standards, and Danielson's framework domains.

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National Board Certification (Fall, 2002) - Young Adult, History & Social Studies

National Board Certification (2) (Fall 2012) - Young Adult, History & Social Studies

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